The general idea: communication, documentation, and, when necessary, escalation.

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Dear Lucas: I have a particular neighbor who thinks it is OK to throw away dog poop bags in my trash can when the bins are at the street for pickup. I’m too shy to ask the person to stop, but I ...

If your neighbor’s behavior remains unchanged, it may be time to escalate. Contact your community association manager or city code enforcement department, bring your documentation, and walk them ...

Q: My neighbor down the block walks their dogs up and down the street. The dogs often relieve themselves on my lawn, and the neighbor doesn’t pick it up. It’s ...